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A groundbreaking eight-month expedition is set to embark from Norway, aiming to explore the Arctic region and discover new species. The journey will be undertaken on a floating laboratory, which will drift through the ice to study the unique ecosystem…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a formal state apology for the forced adoption scandal that affected thousands of mothers and children. This apology comes after decades of campaigning by those affected, who were often coerced into giving up…

UK retailer Currys reports a surge in fan sales during the recent heatwave, leaving stores struggling to replenish stock. The company says sales of fans increased significantly over the weekend as temperatures soared. With another heatwave forecast to hit the…

Russia has been accused of conducting drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over the past 18 months. Researchers have identified 144 incidents, including flights over the UK's RAF Lakenheath, a US Air Force base in eastern England. The base is…

KPMG has appointed Michael Ebeid as its new chair, despite controversy surrounding his previous statements on leak allegations. Ebeid had described allegations of leaking confidential information as "completely false" and labeled a senator's actions as "inappropriate". The appointment has drawn…

The Australian Senate has passed a bill to reinstate human oversight of an aged care assessment tool. The tool, used to determine the level of care required by elderly individuals, has been criticized for consistently under-assessing needs and priorities. This…

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has proposed relocating some government functions to a "No 10 North" in the north of England. The idea aims to promote greater devolution and bridge the economic gap between the north and south. Readers…